David Walliams’ children’s book Mr Stink to be adapted for BBC TV series

Little Britain star
David Walliams is to have his children’s novel Mr Stink adapted into a television comedy drama for BBC One.

The book centres on the story of a schoolgirl named Chloe who befriends a homeless man and hides him in her family’s garden shed.

David Walliams has adapted his children’s book Mr Stink for the small screen. (PA)

Released in 2009 and illustrated by Quentin Blake, who provided pictures for 18 of Roald Dahl’s most famous books, the book has since gone on to sell more than 250,000 copies and was shortlisted for Blue Peter’s Book of the Decade.

BBC One controller described the forthcoming TV adaptation as a ‘ heart-warming, nose-clenching and funny tale which will appeal to viewers of all ages’, while head of BBC comedy Mark Freeland described the book as an ‘instant classic’.

Walliams himself distilled the book into a 60-minute film for the small screen, and commented: ‘I am beyond thrilled that BBC One is adapting my children’s book Mr Stink into a family film.

‘I have written the script and can’t wait to see actors bring it to life.’

Lara Stone’s husband will have his own role to play in the film, taking on the part of the prime minister.

The BBC has announced that details on cast members will be confirmed at a later date, but the finished film will hit screens later this year.